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2019-20 Continuing Competence Program Audit

2019-20 Continuing Competence Program Audit

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:14:51-07:00

Every year, the College conducts the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Audit to ensure regulated members are complying with the program. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many challenges for MRTs and ENPs this year, and the College made adjustments to both the CCP requirements and the way the CCP Audit was conducted for the 2019-20 cycle to address these challenges. In recognition of the time regulated members spent learning and adapting to new information and developing skills and competencies through [...]

2019-20 Continuing Competence Program AuditAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:14:51-07:00

Member Portal Update

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:06:57-07:00

As our members renew their registration using the new renewal system, the College is continuing to roll out further upgrades to the online member portal. We are pleased to announce that Alberta graduates and Canadian transfer applicants are now able to apply for general registration online, which significantly streamlines the process and improves the application experience for future technologists. Online applications for temporary registration, general registration for internationally educated technologists and student membership will soon be available as well. [...]

Member Portal UpdateAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:06:57-07:00

2020 ACMDTT Membership Meeting and Education Event

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:17:48-07:00

Save the date! Our annual membership meeting is taking place on Saturday, November 21, 2020. This entirely virtual event will also feature two great education sessions: a SAIT certified workshop on communication skills and a presentation on privacy and professionalism. Members who attend the entire event are eligible to claim three hours of learning activities for their CCP, and Sonography Canada has approved the event for 3 CPD points. Please check your email next week for an invitation to [...]

2020 ACMDTT Membership Meeting and Education EventAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:17:48-07:00

COVID-19 Update October 2020

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:08:59-07:00

This year has been challenging for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we have done our best to adapt to circumstances as they have changed. Our staff continue to work remotely where possible and we have limited the number of people allowed in the office at one time. All of our meetings are held virtually, including those involving members like the upcoming annual membership meeting and branch education events. While we are unable to anticipate what next year [...]

COVID-19 Update October 2020Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:08:59-07:00

Legislation Changes

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:07:43-07:00

On July 6, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced upcoming changes to the Health Professions Act through the Bill 30 Health Statutes Amendment Act. Bill 30 requires all health professional regulatory colleges in Alberta to increase public member representation on their councils, hearing tribunals and complaint review committees from the current 25 percent to 50 percent of the total members. The Bill passed into law on July 29, 2020. It will take effect April 1, 2021. At this time, the government is [...]

Legislation ChangesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:07:43-07:00

Cultural Diversity and the Importance of Communication, Cultural Competence, and Uncertainty in Radiography

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:21:24-07:00

Authors: Minh Chau, BMRS(MedImaging) (Hons), GradCertMRS, GradCertClinEd Cultural diversity has been well-recognized as a challenge for health care providers in many countries, thereby stressing the importance of effective and sufficient communications between patients and health care staff. Culturally competent care is a key to day-to-day practice, and we must strive to provide optimum care despite personal differences. Read the article in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

Cultural Diversity and the Importance of Communication, Cultural Competence, and Uncertainty in RadiographyAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:21:24-07:00

Registration renewal tips

Administrator2020-10-20T09:21:59-06:00

Last updated November 16, 2020 The recently upgraded member portal features a renewal process that includes some significant changes from previous years, so we encourage all members to visit the Annual Renewal page for an overview before starting the renewal process and consult the Registration Renewal 2021 Information Guide as needed. If you have any questions about registration renewal, please feel welcome to contact us by email at registration@acmdtt.com or by phone at 780.487.6130 or 1.800.282.2165. Renewal tip # [...]

Registration renewal tipsAdministrator2020-10-20T09:21:59-06:00

Registration renewal for 2021 now open

Administrator2020-10-01T10:18:33-06:00

Registration renewal for 2021 is now open! General and associate members' current registration will expire on December 31, 2020. Please log in to the online member portal and click “Renew” in the appropriate box on your home page (Associate or General) to complete your renewal. The recently upgraded member portal features a renewal process that includes some significant changes from previous years, so we encourage all members to visit the Annual Renewal page for an overview before starting the [...]

Registration renewal for 2021 now openAdministrator2020-10-01T10:18:33-06:00

Annual registration renewal opens October 1

Administrator2020-09-17T17:41:08-06:00

It's almost time for our members to renew their registration for 2021!

Annual registration renewal opens October 1Administrator2020-09-17T17:41:08-06:00

New CCP cycle begins today

Administrator2020-09-01T09:06:18-06:00

The 2020-21 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) cycle begins today. The recently announced changes to the My CCP online platform also go live today.

New CCP cycle begins todayAdministrator2020-09-01T09:06:18-06:00

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